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Columbia City Council report, June 3, 2013 regular meeting In the Monday, June 3, 2013, regular meeting
By Ed Waggener The Columbia City Council gave a warm to highly enthusiastic reception to the idea of the creation of a Human Rights Commision, outlined by Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Director Dr. John Johnson who came at the invitation of Human Rights Commission member Duane Bonifer of Lindsey Wilson College. Dr. Johnson was accompanied by Glenda Green, who would serve as a Columbia/Adair County Human Rights Commission advisor. Were Columbia to adopt the idea, the city would be the 26th in the state to have its own Human Rights Commission, and the first in the region to have one. Campbellsville has Greater Campbellsville United, which works to promote diversity but it is not an official commission. Dr. Johnson introduced Mr. Bonifer, as a distinguished member of the commission, and called him "one of my eleven bosses." Dr. Johnson said that while race relations is part of a commission's aims, it is just one aspect. The commission would also deal with fairness in housing, educational and job opportunities, fair treatment by law enforcement. It would be more of calm meeting for amicable solutions to problems rather than primarily an administrative court meeting out remedies and punishments. Dr. Johnson recalled Adair County Civil Rights leaders K.I. Bomar and Ethel Cooperand others who have shown leadership in the field of human rights. Duane Bonifer spoke briefly, and included the value of a commission on economic development among other benefits. He said that employers often are seeking out communities with greater diversity and a reputation of tolerance. He said that he knows of groups at Lindsey Wilson, including the Bonner Students, who are eager to support a Human Rights Commission. The idea was immediately endorsed by Councillors Dr. Ron Rogers, Linda Waggener, Robert Flowers, and Charles Grimsley, and what appeared to be support with a few questions by Councillors June Parson and Craig Dean. No action was taken at the June 3, 2013 meeting, but action is anticipated after a presentation is made to Adair Fiscal Court at its June 11, 2013 meeting, and the the prospect for a joint City/County Human Rights Commission is measured. It appeared that that would be the favored plan as far as the City Council members is concered. Present in support, in the gallery, were Brenda Smith, Ben Smith, Shirlene Ingram, Clara Flowers, Alice Graves, O.D. Frazier, Donna Frazier, Ruth Ann Smith, and Bobby Bowe. Council has first reading on Garbage Rate Increase The Council heard a first reading of an ordinance to adjust Garbage Rates for the first time in six years. No vote is taken on first readings, but there was a discussion following the reading and a presentation by City Sanitation Director O.D. Frazier on the methodology which was the basis of the new rates. Basically, the new rates are as follows:
O.D. Frazier said that usage rates were carefully monitored, with collection collections actually weighed before the new, simpler plan was written. Frazier said that in most cases, the department found that tonnage charges at the Transfer Station were actually higher than what the city department has been charging. Citizen Bill Anderson calls for sidewalks, noise abatement on Tutt Street Bill Anderson appeared before City Council calling for sidewalks on Tutt Street and a reduction in the noise level on the street. Anderson said that the street is used by many pedestrians and several runners, regularly, in stretches of the street where there are no sidewalks. "Somebody is going to get killed," he said. The idea was supported, immediately by the council's most vocal advocate for more, better, and safer sidewalks Linda Waggener, and apparently by a majority of the gallery. Anderson was told by Councillor Robert Flowers that if he'd get the easements, alluding to opposition by some landowners to sidewalks, he'd be all for it. Anderson responded, "No, I'm not doing your (the city's) job. I'm just bring a problem to you." No action was taken at this meeting, but from the groundswell of concern with a little outrage, something, finally, may get done sooner now than later, thanks to Mr. Anderson and the gallery. Anderson strikes another chord with protest about noise Anderson also asked that a noise ordinance be enforced, and drew even more support from the gallery, from Councillor Dr. Ron Rogers and from Councillors Charles Grimsley and Linda Waggener. Anderson was told by Councillor Robert Flowers that he was sympathetic, but was asked how the city could measure what is loud. (With decibel meters - for consumers on Amazon as little as $39.95 each or less). And from Mayor Harris, saying that the decibel level in one ordinance meant that Harley Davidsons at their lowest level is too loud to have been ridden at all. That is because they are too loud, and the President of Harley Davidson has warned riders that they are, and that the biggest threat to the sport riders who make the engines sound off are inviting laws to protect the public. And, when ridden threateningly, with threatening noise Harleys are like all other vehicles doing so, a menace. No action was taken. But hope was raised because Mr. Anderson touched on what is a raw nerve for a majority of residents in the city. Residents who are tired of the brush offs and fluff offs, and know that something can be done, and must be done, if the city is to retain more good, law abiding citizens. If nothing else, perhaps law enforcement will enforce statewide laws already on the books instead. Columbia's sewer system blamed for bad order at local church Clara Flowers asked the Council to look into the problem of a bad odor coming from the lift station by the rental units across Burkesville Street from the First Baptist Church. Since the installation of the lift station, she said, the odors are often unbearable. Councillor Robert Flowers, who is a member of the Columbia/Adair County Utilities Board, told Mrs. Flowers that he would look into the matter on Tuesday. Council okays second reading for ordinance changing Shady Lane zoning The Council uninanimously approved a second ready to Ordinance 920.100, changing some property owned by William and Rosa Burton to commercial from residential. Minutes okayed for three May Meetings The Council routinely and unanimously okayed the minutes of the May 6, 2013 regular meeting, the May 16, 2013 special called meeting, and the May 24, special called meeting. End of Report for Monday, June 3, 2013 meeting. The Columbia City Council holds its regular monthly meeting each first Monday at 6pmCT in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. The meetings are open to the public. Mayor Mark D. Harris.. Councillors Craig Dean, Linda Waggener, Robert Flowers, June Parson, Dr. Ronald P. Rogers, and Charles Grimsley. City Clerk Sonya Biggs. City Attorney Marshall Loy. City Police Chief Jason Cross. City Gas Superintendent Ron Cook. City Sanitation Department Superintendent Kenneth Dulin. City Street Department Superintendent Donnie Rowe. City Events Planner Rhonda Loy. This story was posted on 2013-06-04 08:25:43
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